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When one of those players is an alumnus of the Jordan Brand All-Star high school basketball game in addition to being a former University of North Carolina standout, it would appear Jordan's scrutiny is at its highest.

On Tuesday, that was the case for P.J. Hairston and five others.

“Having the best basketball player ever watching and knowing it's up to him to make the decision is just a big thing for me,” Hairston said after his second Hornets' pre-draft workout in two weeks. “And knowing he went to Carolina and we both bleed Carolina Blue is also special.”

Hairston also worked out in front of Hornets coach Steve Clifford for the first time; Clifford missed Hairston's first Charlotte workout on June 4.

“He has a feel for how to score,” Clifford said of Hairston. “He can shoot with range and put the ball on the floor. He's strong and physical, which will allow him to stay with his game early in his career. He has an NBA body and NBA strength.”

Unfortunately, Clifford wasn't able to watch a full workout from Duke's Rodney Hood, a 6-foot-8 forward considered a possibility for Charlotte's No. 9 overall pick in the first round.

Hairston has now worked out for 13 teams, including the Hornets twice.

Of course, after the way Hairston's college career ended in December when UNC elected not to apply to have his college eligibility reinstated due to violations of NCAA rules, he's had to work hard to prove his playing ability.

It began in January when he joined the Texas Legends of the NBA Developmental League. For the Legends, Hairston averaged 21.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 26 games to earn second team All-Rookie honors.

Trade a possibility

With three draft picks in next Thursday's draft — Nos. 9, 24 and 45 — there's been much speculation the Hornets would like to trade at least one of those selections. Clifford seemed to sign off on that notion.

“This is a coach speaking, (but) I think that you always want to have guys who have performed versus guys who have potential,” Clifford said. “You know it's the NBA. It's hard to expect guys to come right in and be exceptional right away. It's really hard. They're really good players and you can see down the road they'll be good. But they have a lot to learn.”

<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Whenever Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan attends a pre-NBA draft workout, most think it means the team has serious interest in the players involved.</p><p>When one of those players is an alumnus of the Jordan Brand All-Star high school basketball game in addition to being a former University of North Carolina standout, it would appear Jordan's scrutiny is at its highest.</p><p>On Tuesday, that was the case for P.J. Hairston and five others.</p><p>“Having the best basketball player ever watching and knowing it's up to him to make the decision is just a big thing for me,” Hairston said after his second Hornets' pre-draft workout in two weeks. “And knowing he went to Carolina and we both bleed Carolina Blue is also special.”</p><p>Hairston also worked out in front of Hornets coach Steve Clifford for the first time; Clifford missed Hairston's first Charlotte workout on June 4.</p><p>“He has a feel for how to score,” Clifford said of Hairston. “He can shoot with range and put the ball on the floor. He's strong and physical, which will allow him to stay with his game early in his career. He has an NBA body and NBA strength.”</p><p>Unfortunately, Clifford wasn't able to watch a full workout from Duke's Rodney Hood, a 6-foot-8 forward considered a possibility for Charlotte's No. 9 overall pick in the first round.</p><p>“He didn't get to do anything,” Clifford said of Hood. “He got sick.”</p><p>Also attending Tuesday's workout were Villanova's James Bell, Missouri's Jordan Clarkson, Stanford's Josh Huestis and Lousiana-Lafayette's Elfrid Payton.</p><p>Hairston has now worked out for 13 teams, including the Hornets twice.</p><p>Of course, after the way Hairston's college career ended in December when UNC elected not to apply to have his college eligibility reinstated due to violations of NCAA rules, he's had to work hard to prove his playing ability.</p><p>It began in January when he joined the Texas Legends of the NBA Developmental League. For the Legends, Hairston averaged 21.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 26 games to earn second team All-Rookie honors.</p><p><b>Trade a possibility</b></p><p>With three draft picks in next Thursday's draft — Nos. 9, 24 and 45 — there's been much speculation the Hornets would like to trade at least one of those selections. Clifford seemed to sign off on that notion. </p><p>“This is a coach speaking, (but) I think that you always want to have guys who have performed versus guys who have potential,” Clifford said. “You know it's the NBA. It's hard to expect guys to come right in and be exceptional right away. It's really hard. They're really good players and you can see down the road they'll be good. But they have a lot to learn.”</p>